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STOP LITTERING and tossing Cigeretts buts left throw on the ground So I get it we all litter some a piece of paper or some little thing we let hit the ground when no one is looking but im pretty sure I make up for it by all the trash I do pick up. Shoes, water bottles ect ect , So I like to hike in to the guide hole...

Does anybody have a pattern/size suggestion for the little dinks that are rising in the morning? There were plenty of rises at all of the places I fished today. It would be fun to target them with some light gear. I fished for about 4 hours this morning for two decent fish. The catching wasn't the gre...

I am now offering a "putah care pakage" assortment of flies that currently work for me on the creek.These flies can and will change as the season changes so the selection is always being updated. The package is 10 flies each and mostly nympths with maybe a dry thrown in depends on the time of y...

September 3 I hooked and recorded a nice bow below staircase. Yesterday fishing the same area and I caught him again. First time was a midge larvae, second was a red San Juan. Anyone else have this happen with some of the larger fish?

uh, does anybody know if this fire is threatening the creek? Dear God I hope not.

the creek is getting hammered. 6 cars in no.5 at 11:00 Friday.I wish the flow would go back up to 500.

does anyone know if the creek is at risk of burning again or if you can get there from the 505 winters

I apologize if this is inappropriate for this section. We have no how to section. I loved it and pass it along just to show how people make do with less then adequate gear. Enjoy. East Bay Ed I got a kick out of this. I used to bow hunt with a Martin Lynx. It was a lot of work. Never tried for fish. You h...

Are there big fish in the creek? -- Edited by Skol Bandit on Thursday 5th of October 2017 09:43:09 PM

Been struggling nymphing in the lower water lately. I was having really consistent result until about 2 weeks ago. Downsized my indicator, lessened weight, and I've tried tons of flies. Anyone have a few nymph suggestions that are working lately? Also, what color and pattern of caddis nymph/p...

I've been watching a bunch of YouTube fishing videos for an upcoming project. I am amazed at the lack of awareness anglers are posting with very poor fish handling techniques. There are a ton of videos where guys aren't even wetting their hands before touching the fish. Also, dangling small fish in...

I was wondering if anyone ever has success using crayfish flies, either dead drifting or as a streamer. I see the little things all the time at the creek and know that fish love them elsewhere (e.g. Truckee).

We found a pair of reef sunglasses during the clean up event. Please send me a PM with description and will get them back to you. SK60

Been fishing the creek for a few years now and today had easily my largest trout ever on my line. 24" roughly and fat as hell! Unfortunately after a few massive jumps it spit my hook out. I've seen others catch that size and a couple larger but what is the biggest caught out of here? Curious.

My lovely aunt sent me this picture of my grandfather after a morning of fishing at Putah. She believes the photo was taken in the area of the now Lake Solano park circa 1967 or 1968. The dirt road is certainly interesting! Looks like a Chinook to me

i lost an absolute HOG today. Three jumps and five minutes of sulking and PING, off to lake Solano. I'm just heartsick -- Edited by mudhen on Thursday 21st of September 2017 08:45:09 PM

Landed 2 on the swing (my first purely swing-targeted fish on Putah Creek - I had 2 nice tugs each of the previous two times I swung, but no connections). Then, I lost two nymping. Then, landed 2 more on dries - again. All decent fish. Attached are the swung up 'bows.

Contrary to popular belief, dry fly action can be great! Caught 5 and had at least 10 hits.

Putting my Diesel 590 outfit up for sale. Rod, reel, and extra spool if anyone is interested. Reel is loaded with a 5wt Airflo Super dry line. Make an offer if interested I'll send pics on request. Thanks

$550 Price for Package Includes: Sage Zaxis Switch Rod 7wt 7110-4 Sage 4210 Reel (bronze) loaded with Rio Compact Skagit line + mow tip Sage 4200 spool loaded with floating line (perfect for nymphing or dries) neoprene reel case perfect /complete steelhead set up

Let's all get together and get the trash out of our beutiful creek. Meet at Fishing Access #5 parking lot ~8:30am. Bring gloves and a 5 gallon bucket if you have them. Waders optional. Hearty lunch and socialization after the clean-up sponsored by the Fly Fishers of Davis ~ 12pm at Fishing Access #3...

This last Saturday 9/9 was a lot of fun! We raised ~$5,000 dollars!!! to support Putah Creek Trout's work to enhance the fishery and work toward improving access and enjoyment of the creek. Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the festival - it was truly fantastic! - collage by Tom R...

Greetings to Friends of Putah Creek, Putah Trout and our wonderful Wild Trophy Trout fishery: September 30 marks the 8th anniversary of the formation of Putah Creek Trout as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, promoting stewardship and protection of the Trophy Wild trout fishery within the Interdam Reach. D...

Thought I share a pattern that has been working pretty darn good this summer for me.. Size 18

Thank you to the gentleman who gave me some tips and a #20 zebra midge! I landed a nice one! It's nice that the Putah community is a helping one. I'll pay it forward! I'll try and add a pic.

Greetings to all: we have two upcoming volunteer events in early September where we can use your assistance. The first is our fundraiser event being sponsored and put on by Fly Fishers of Davis and Orvis: September 9, 2017: Orvis Down The Hatch Film Festival at the Veterans Memorial Theater 213 E. 14...

I've heard that there's a lot of spots and smallies that got washed into the creek from berryessa. These guys will hurt this fishery big time. Anyone else seen the pods of bass? I believe there's no special regulation for bass in this body of water. I'll be bonking ones I catch.

Early start before the heat wave sets in... Broke in the new Fish Pond Nomad as the smaller net just wasn't cutting muster.. A total of 5 good grabs with three landed. Nothing spectacular, but I'll take a 3-fish morning any day on Putah! They were between 13 and 17-inches... One came on a size 16 olive...

I have a very nice Nautilus CCF #8 silver LH reel for sale along with another BLACK spool as a package http://www.ebay.com/itm/222617527586 Additionally, I have a sweet Sage Z-axis 7wt Switch Rod I am selling also http://www.ebay.com/itm/222617546717 I currently have a compact Skagit line w...

Late start and lots of anglers, but the fish were taking a variety of flies. This one took a #20. Makes my landing net look like a toy. Had to use it like a tray rather than a net.